Integration of Princely States

  Under the plan of 3 June, more than 562 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan, or choosing independence. Indian nationalists and large segments of the public feared that if these states did not accede, most of the people and territory would be fragmented. The Congress as well as … Read more

Integration of Princely States

The Integration of Princely States: A Complex Legacy of Power, Politics, and Identity The integration of princely states into the Indian Union following independence in 1947 was a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. This complex process, driven by a confluence of political, social, and economic factors, shaped the contours of modern India and left … Read more